Midge larvae live in the bottom silts and are unavailable to trout most of
the time. During the pupal stage midges rise from the bottom and are
often suspended and rise and fall with the light cycles. During this
stage they are can become a regular staple in the diet of trout, bass and
panfish. It is while midges are suspended in the surface film
hatching that they provide the most

exciting fishing. They are very attractive to trout as they are easy
targets. It is a struggle or midge pupa to get though the surface
film and hatching can proceed slowly.

Midge, Suspended
Pupa, BlackThis pattern is tied with a buoyant foam head that holds the fly
dangling vertically through the surface film. It is very productive when
fish are taking hatching midges at the surface.

Serendipity, GreenThis Craig Mathews patter imitates a medge emerging in the surface
film.If you would like to know more about the Serendipity pattern check
out this article onWestfly.com
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Serendipity, RedThis is a sleeper fly for many lakes and rivers. Sometimes in
the late afternoon or early evening it is the summertime fly for parts
of the Deschutes and many other tail water fisheries.

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